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Celebrating Black History Month

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Celebrate Black History Month in Alberta by engaging with the arts and events within your community.

Spotlight on Arts Audiences - Wave 3 Results

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Third set of results of a long-term study on understanding Alberta arts audiences. Watch a presentation of the report.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 6

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6th and final wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Upholding the value of artists to Alberta | À la défense du rôle des artistes en Alberta

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Proposed new legislation will promote greater economic security, freedom of expression and professional recognition for Alberta artists.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 1

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First set of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Survey Results | The New Experience Economy - Wave 3

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Third wave of results of a long-term study to gauge Alberta audiences' attitudes towards returning to live arts and culture venues and events.

Calgary's IntegralOrg added to National Network of Legal Clinics for the Arts

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IntegralOrg added to system of connected regional legal hubs for artists and arts organizations that includes existing Canadian pro-bono legal clinics

The Relationship Between Arts Participation and Health

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A recent Hill Strategies study explores the positive relationship between Canadians’ art participation and health and well-bring.

Artist profile - Barb Mah

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Barb Mah is an Edmonton-based director, teacher, choreographer, costume designer and actor. Our long-time arts consultant is retiring from the AFA.

AFA Origins

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Learn about how the AFA was established in our province by peering back in time at its origins and some of the first art and artists it supported.